Infographic: U.S. adults can talk about their mental health—but are less comfortable asking for help

Infographic showing the percentage of people comfortable talking about their mental health and asking others for help

Details of infographic from the Public Attitudes Toward Mental Health in the U.S. survey

% of adults who say they are not comfortable talking about their mental health

  • Ages 18–34: 23%
  • Ages 35–54: 14%
  • Ages 55+: 14%

% of adults who say they are often uncomfortable asking others for help

  • Ages 18–34: 43%
  • Ages 35–54: 45%
  • Ages 55+: 37%